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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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