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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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