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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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