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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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