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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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