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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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