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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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