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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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