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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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