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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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