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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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