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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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