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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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