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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also researches 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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