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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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