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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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