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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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