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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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