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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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