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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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