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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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