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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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