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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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