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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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