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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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