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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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