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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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