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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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