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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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