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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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