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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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