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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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