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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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