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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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