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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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