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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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