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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches 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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