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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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