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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major 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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