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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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