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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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