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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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