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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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