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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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