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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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