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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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