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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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