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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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