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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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