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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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