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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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