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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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