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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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