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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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