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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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