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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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