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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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