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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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