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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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