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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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