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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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