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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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