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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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