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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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