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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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