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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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