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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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