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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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