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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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