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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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