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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in 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 institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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