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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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