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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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