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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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