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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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