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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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