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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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