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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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