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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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