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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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