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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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