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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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