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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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