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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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