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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines 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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