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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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