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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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