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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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