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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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