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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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