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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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