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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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