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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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