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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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