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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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