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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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