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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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