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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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