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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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