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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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