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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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