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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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