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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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