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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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