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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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