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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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