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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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