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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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