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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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