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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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