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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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