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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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