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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the 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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