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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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