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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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