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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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