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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses 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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