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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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