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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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