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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses 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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