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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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