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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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