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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? 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 organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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