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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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