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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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