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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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