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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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