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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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