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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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