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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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