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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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