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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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