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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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