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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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