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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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