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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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