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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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