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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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