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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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