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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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