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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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