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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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