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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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