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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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