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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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