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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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