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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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