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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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