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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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