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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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