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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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