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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important 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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