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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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