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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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