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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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