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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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