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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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