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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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