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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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