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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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