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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important 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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