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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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