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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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