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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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