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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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