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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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