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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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