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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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