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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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