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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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