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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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