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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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