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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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