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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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