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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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