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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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