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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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