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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education