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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important 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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