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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines 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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