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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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