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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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