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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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