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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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