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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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