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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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