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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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