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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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