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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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