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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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