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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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