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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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