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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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