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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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