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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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