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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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