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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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