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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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