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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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