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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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