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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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