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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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