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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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