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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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