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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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