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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines 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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