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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners 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 quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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