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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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