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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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