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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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