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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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