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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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