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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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