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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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