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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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