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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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