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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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