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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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