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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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