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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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