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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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