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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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