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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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