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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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