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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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