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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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