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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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