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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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