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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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