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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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