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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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