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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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