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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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