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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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