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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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