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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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