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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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