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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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