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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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