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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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