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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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