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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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