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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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