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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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