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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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