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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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