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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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