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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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