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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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