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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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