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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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