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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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