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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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