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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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