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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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