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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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