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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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