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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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