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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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