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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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