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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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