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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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