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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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