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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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