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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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