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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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