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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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