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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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