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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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