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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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