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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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