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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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