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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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