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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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