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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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