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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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