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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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