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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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