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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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