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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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