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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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