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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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