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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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