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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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