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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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