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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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