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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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