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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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