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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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