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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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