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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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