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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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