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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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