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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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