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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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