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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies 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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