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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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