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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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