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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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