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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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