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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes 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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