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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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