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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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