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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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