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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate 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 learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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