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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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