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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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