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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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