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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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