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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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