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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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