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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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