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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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