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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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