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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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