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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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