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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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