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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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