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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details 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 resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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