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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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