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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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