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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key 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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