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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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