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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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