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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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