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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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