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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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