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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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