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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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