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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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