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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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