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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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