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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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