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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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