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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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