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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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