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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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