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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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