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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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