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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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