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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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