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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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