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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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