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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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