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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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