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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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