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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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