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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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