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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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