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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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