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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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