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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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