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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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