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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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