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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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