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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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