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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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