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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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