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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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