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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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