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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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