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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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