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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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