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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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