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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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