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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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