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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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