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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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