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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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