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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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