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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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