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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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