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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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