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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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