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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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