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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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