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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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