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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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