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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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