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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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