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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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