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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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