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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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