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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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