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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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