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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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