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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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