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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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