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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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