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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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