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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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