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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need 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 issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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