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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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