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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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