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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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