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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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