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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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