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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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