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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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