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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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