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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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