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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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