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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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