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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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