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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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