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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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