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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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