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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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