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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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