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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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