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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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