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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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