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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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