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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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