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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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