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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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