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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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