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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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