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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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