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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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