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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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