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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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