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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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