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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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