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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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