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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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