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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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