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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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