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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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