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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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