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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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