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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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