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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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