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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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