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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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