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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also explores 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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