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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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