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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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