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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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