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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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