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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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