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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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