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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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