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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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