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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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