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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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