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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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