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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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