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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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