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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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