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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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