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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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