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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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