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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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