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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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