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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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