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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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