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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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