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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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