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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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