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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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