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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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