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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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