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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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