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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also talks about 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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