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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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