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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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