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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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