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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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