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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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