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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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