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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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