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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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