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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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