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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online education enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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