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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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