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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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