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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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