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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. 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 articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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