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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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