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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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