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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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