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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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