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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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