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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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