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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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