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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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