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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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