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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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