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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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