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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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