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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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