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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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