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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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