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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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