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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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