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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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