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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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