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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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