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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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