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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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