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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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