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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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