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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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