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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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