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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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