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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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