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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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