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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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