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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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