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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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