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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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